Memorial photo galleries of Her Majesty The Queen

Over the course of Her Majesty The Queen's illustrious reign, she undertook 22 Royal Tours to Canada, visiting every region of the country and meeting with Canadians from all walks of life. The following photo galleries provide a glimpse into The Queen's time in Canada and her legacy.

The Queen at Rideau Hall and the Citadelle

Photos of The Queen at Rideau Hall in Ottawa and at the Citadelle of Québec, the Governor General’s official residences in Canada.

A black-and-white photo of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh walking outside Rideau Hall with Governor General Massey. A dog walks alongside them, carrying The Queen’s purse in its mouth.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh walking outside Rideau Hall with Governor General Massey. A dog walks alongside them, carrying The Queen’s purse in its mouth.
The Queen walks along a path outside Rideau Hall with then-Governor General Vincent Massey. Autumn trees are in the background.
The Queen walks along a path outside Rideau Hall with then-Governor General Vincent Massey. Autumn trees are in the background.
The Queen and then-Governor General Vincent Massey walk together across a lawn surrounded by trees in fall foliage.
The Queen and then-Governor General Vincent Massey walk together across a lawn surrounded by trees in fall foliage.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen walking with Governor General Vanier. They are walking along the stone ramparts of the Citadelle. A small crowd of people, guards in uniform and another stone building are in the background.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen walking with Governor General Vanier. They are walking along the stone ramparts of the Citadelle. A small crowd of people, guards in uniform and another stone building are in the background.
Jules Léger, dressed in a grey suit, shakes the hand of The Queen in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall. The Queen stands in front of him in a green dress and white heels. Three men look on in the background.
Jules Léger, dressed in a grey suit, shakes the hand of The Queen in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall. The Queen stands in front of him in a green dress and white heels. Three men look on in the background.
A large statue of the Queen on horseback. The monument stands on a large slab of stone bearing the inscription ‘Elizabeth II.’
A large statue of the Queen on horseback. The monument stands on a large slab of stone bearing the inscription ‘Elizabeth II.’
The Queen, in a bright green coat, smiles at a crowd of people standing outside. Several people are reaching forward to shake The Queen’s hand.
The Queen, in a bright green coat, smiles at a crowd of people standing outside. Several people are reaching forward to shake The Queen’s hand.
The Queen, wearing a green coat, holds a shovel above a small pile of dirt. Then-Governor General Adrienne Clarkson stands to her left. Greenery and trees are in the background.
The Queen, wearing a green coat, holds a shovel above a small pile of dirt. Then-Governor General Adrienne Clarkson stands to her left. Greenery and trees are in the background.
The Queen, wearing a green coat, receives a bouquet of flowers from a group of young children.
The Queen, wearing a green coat, receives a bouquet of flowers from a group of young children.
The Queen, holding bouquets of flowers and wearing a green coat, greets a crowd of people outside Rideau Hall.
The Queen, holding bouquets of flowers and wearing a green coat, greets a crowd of people outside Rideau Hall.
The Queen, holding bouquets of flowers and wearing a green coat, greets a crowd of people outside Rideau Hall.
The Queen, holding bouquets of flowers and wearing a green coat, greets a crowd of people outside Rideau Hall.
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, walks along a pathway surrounded by trees on the Rideau Hall grounds. She is accompanied by the Secretary to the Governor General and by The Duke of Edinburgh. She smiles at a crowd of people.
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, walks along a pathway surrounded by trees on the Rideau Hall grounds. She is accompanied by the Secretary to the Governor General and by The Duke of Edinburgh. She smiles at a crowd of people.
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, shovels soil during a tree-planting ceremony, as a crowd of people look on. Stands of trees are in the background
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, shovels soil during a tree-planting ceremony, as a crowd of people look on. Stands of trees are in the background
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, smiles at people in a crowd. Behind her, then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with an elderly woman.
The Queen, in a matching blue coat and hat, smiles at people in a crowd. Behind her, then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands with an elderly woman.
A portrait of The Queen. She wears a white dress and a silver crown, and stands in front of a Canadian flag. A portrait of Queen Victoria is in the background.
A portrait of The Queen. She wears a white dress and a silver crown, and stands in front of a Canadian flag. A portrait of Queen Victoria is in the background.

The Queen throughout her visits to Canada

A collection of photos of The Queen visiting the country and meeting with Canadians throughout her 22 Royal Tours.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are being driven in a black convertible. A large crowd of people wave to them. A church stands in the background.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are being driven in a black convertible. A large crowd of people wave to them. A church stands in the background.
Then-Princess Elizabeth, wearing a long, fur coat, walks past a crowd of people. Several photographers are kneeling before her to take photos.
Then-Princess Elizabeth, wearing a long, fur coat, walks past a crowd of people. Several photographers are kneeling before her to take photos.
The Queen sits between two Indigenous men wearing ceremonial headdresses.
The Queen sits between two Indigenous men wearing ceremonial headdresses.
The Queen accepts a bouquet of flowers from an Indigenous child dressed in traditional clothing. The Duke of Edinburgh is behind her. A crowd of people are in the background.
The Queen accepts a bouquet of flowers from an Indigenous child dressed in traditional clothing. The Duke of Edinburgh is behind her. A crowd of people are in the background.
The Queen shakes hands with a woman wearing a kerchief, while two other women in similar attire look on.
The Queen shakes hands with a woman wearing a kerchief, while two other women in similar attire look on.
The Queen, in a blue parka and burgundy hat, smiles at two Inuit Elders in traditional attire. A child holding a small Canadian flag looks on. A crowd of people are in the background.
The Queen, in a blue parka and burgundy hat, smiles at two Inuit Elders in traditional attire. A child holding a small Canadian flag looks on. A crowd of people are in the background.
The Queen, dressed in white and carrying a bouquet of flowers, is greeted by a child wearing a white-and-blue ceremonial coat and hat. Two officials look on, while a crowd of people stand behind them.
The Queen, dressed in white and carrying a bouquet of flowers, is greeted by a child wearing a white-and-blue ceremonial coat and hat. Two officials look on, while a crowd of people stand behind them.
The Queen, wearing a purple coat and matching hat, walks past a group of cadets in uniform, standing at attention.
The Queen, wearing a purple coat and matching hat, walks past a group of cadets in uniform, standing at attention.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh speak with Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul. They are standing on the tarmac of an airport, beside a plane.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh speak with Governor General Adrienne Clarkson and John Ralston Saul. They are standing on the tarmac of an airport, beside a plane.
The Queen, dressed in a beige coat and matching hat, receives a bouquet of flowers from two children. A crowd of people stand behind them. Several flags on flagpoles are in the background.
The Queen, dressed in a beige coat and matching hat, receives a bouquet of flowers from two children. A crowd of people stand behind them. Several flags on flagpoles are in the background.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh wave from atop a set of stairs connected to a plane.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh wave from atop a set of stairs connected to a plane.
The Queen stands next to then-Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Jean-Daniel Lafond. They are outside an airport. An RCMP officer and other security personnel are behind them.
The Queen stands next to then-Governor General Michaëlle Jean and Jean-Daniel Lafond. They are outside an airport. An RCMP officer and other security personnel are behind them.
Wearing a beige rain jacket, The Queen walks beside an Indigenous woman wearing a beaded headband and two medals.
Wearing a beige rain jacket, The Queen walks beside an Indigenous woman wearing a beaded headband and two medals.
The Queen, in a red outfit and white-and-red hat, holds a bouquet of flowers and waves. She is smiling. Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper stands next to her, wearing a dark suit with a red tie.
The Queen, in a red outfit and white-and-red hat, holds a bouquet of flowers and waves. She is smiling. Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper stands next to her, wearing a dark suit with a red tie.
The Queen smiles as she receives flowers from a child wearing a Girl Guide uniform. Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper looks on. A crowd of people and the Parliament Buildings are in the background.
The Queen smiles as she receives flowers from a child wearing a Girl Guide uniform. Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper looks on. A crowd of people and the Parliament Buildings are in the background.

The Queen’s legacy in Canada

A gallery of photos highlighting The Queen’s remarkable reign in Canada and the legacy she leaves behind.

Princess Elizabeth, wearing a fur coat, shakes hands with an RCMP officer while three other officers stand at attention. The officers are wearing red dress uniforms. A ship and nautical flags are in the background.
Princess Elizabeth, wearing a fur coat, shakes hands with an RCMP officer while three other officers stand at attention. The officers are wearing red dress uniforms. A ship and nautical flags are in the background.
The Queen, dressed in a uniform, is riding her horse side-saddle. She is wearing white gloves and saluting with her right hand.
The Queen, dressed in a uniform, is riding her horse side-saddle. She is wearing white gloves and saluting with her right hand.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh seated in two thrones, in the Senate Chamber of Parliament. The Queen reads from a speech as the Duke looks on. They are both in formal attire.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh seated in two thrones, in the Senate Chamber of Parliament. The Queen reads from a speech as the Duke looks on. They are both in formal attire.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are accompanied by a man in uniform carrying a large wreath. A crowd of people, many in uniform, stand behind them. A flagpole bears the Canadian flag.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are accompanied by a man in uniform carrying a large wreath. A crowd of people, many in uniform, stand behind them. A flagpole bears the Canadian flag.
The Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh, both wearing formal attire, pose for a portrait. The Queen is seated on a light blue chair. A floral arrangement is on a table behind her.
The Queen Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh, both wearing formal attire, pose for a portrait. The Queen is seated on a light blue chair. A floral arrangement is on a table behind her.
The Queen, in a red dress and matching hat, walks beside and smiles at the Mayor of Ottawa. The Mayor wears a dark suit and the chain of office.
The Queen, in a red dress and matching hat, walks beside and smiles at the Mayor of Ottawa. The Mayor wears a dark suit and the chain of office.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen, in a floral hat, sitting in a trolley, with Lester B. Pearson and another man in the seats behind her. The words “Montréal 1967” are printed on the side of the trolley.
A black-and-white photo of The Queen, in a floral hat, sitting in a trolley, with Lester B. Pearson and another man in the seats behind her. The words “Montréal 1967” are printed on the side of the trolley.
The Queen, dressed in a blue coat and hat, is seated at a wooden table. There is a large document on the table. Several politicians and others stand by watching. They are all standing on a large red carpet.
The Queen, dressed in a blue coat and hat, is seated at a wooden table. There is a large document on the table. Several politicians and others stand by watching. They are all standing on a large red carpet.
The Queen, dressed in a blue coat and hat, is seated at a wooden table. She is signing a document. Then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau is also seated at the table. Three other men look on.
The Queen, dressed in a blue coat and hat, is seated at a wooden table. She is signing a document. Then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau is also seated at the table. Three other men look on.
The Queen, wearing a formal dress, the Order of Canada insignia and a jeweled tiara, sits at a table. The table is draped with cloth, and a flower arrangement is in the foreground.
The Queen, wearing a formal dress, the Order of Canada insignia and a jeweled tiara, sits at a table. The table is draped with cloth, and a flower arrangement is in the foreground.
Then-Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Siân Matthews, from Canada Post, unveil a commemorative stamp in honour of The Queen. The stamp features a colour image of Her Majesty and an older, black-and-white photo from her youth.
Then-Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Siân Matthews, from Canada Post, unveil a commemorative stamp in honour of The Queen. The stamp features a colour image of Her Majesty and an older, black-and-white photo from her youth.
The Queen, holding a bouquet of flowers in her arms, smiles and poses. She is dressed in formal attire and wears the Order of Canada and other insignia.
The Queen, holding a bouquet of flowers in her arms, smiles and poses. She is dressed in formal attire and wears the Order of Canada and other insignia.
The Queen stands beside a stained glass window installment. A set of red curtains hangs on either side of the window. The Queen is accompanied by five other people.
The Queen stands beside a stained glass window installment. A set of red curtains hangs on either side of the window. The Queen is accompanied by five other people.
Bust of The Queen carved in stone on the side of a pillar.
Bust of The Queen carved in stone on the side of a pillar.
A stained glass window comprising images of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Crown, their respective cyphers and arms, and two depictions of the Parliament of Canada.
A stained glass window comprising images of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Crown, their respective cyphers and arms, and two depictions of the Parliament of Canada.